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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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